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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.83, 558.94 and 177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.83, 558.94 and 177.73 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.83 : 558.94 = 177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.83/558.94 = 177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.83x = 558.94 × 177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.83x = 99,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,340.41/372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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