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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 558.70 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 558.70 and 177.46 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 558.70 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/558.70 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 558.70 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 99,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,145.06/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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