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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 559.14 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 559.14 and 156.27 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 559.14 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/559.14 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 559.14 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 87,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376.81/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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