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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.89, 559.15 and 177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.89, 559.15 and 177.73 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.89 : 559.15 = 177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.89/559.15 = 177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.89x = 559.15 × 177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.89x = 99,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,377.73/372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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