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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 559.10 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 559.10 and 109.22 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 559.10 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/559.10 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 559.10 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 61,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,062.38/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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