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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 558.69 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 558.69 and 156.12 is: 234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 558.69 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/558.69 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 558.69 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 87,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,222.68/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.02

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