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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.88, 559.38 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.88, 559.38 and 177.88 is: 266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.88 : 559.38 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.88/559.38 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.88x = 559.38 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.88x = 99,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,502.51/372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.85

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