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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.87, 558.77 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.87, 558.77 and 156.33 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.87 : 558.77 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.87/558.77 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.87x = 558.77 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.87x = 87,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,351.73/372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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