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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.85, 559.32 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.85, 559.32 and 112.86 is: 169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.85 : 559.32 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.85/559.32 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.85x = 559.32 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.85x = 63,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,124.86/372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.30

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