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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.77, 559.23 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.77, 559.23 and 112.76 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.77 : 559.23 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.77/559.23 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.77x = 559.23 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.77x = 63,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,057.65/372.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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