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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.81, 558.81 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.81, 558.81 and 177.60 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.81 : 558.81 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.81/558.81 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.81x = 558.81 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.81x = 99,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,244.66/372.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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