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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 558.79 and 177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 558.79 and 177.47 is: 266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 558.79 = 177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/558.79 = 177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 558.79 × 177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 99,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,169.86/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.14

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