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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.69, 558.72 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.69, 558.72 and 156.42 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.69 : 558.72 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.69/558.72 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.69x = 558.72 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.69x = 87,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,394.98/372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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