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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 558.87 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 558.87 and 177.52 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 558.87 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/558.87 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 558.87 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 99,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,210.60/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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