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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 558.82 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 558.82 and 112.56 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 558.82 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/558.82 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 558.82 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 62,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,901.50/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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