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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 559.03 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 559.03 and 112.65 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 559.03 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/559.03 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 559.03 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 62,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,974.73/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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