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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 558.92 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 558.92 and 156.18 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 558.92 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/558.92 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 558.92 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 87,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,292.13/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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