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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 559.17 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 559.17 and 156.20 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 559.17 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/559.17 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 559.17 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 87,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,342.35/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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