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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.90, 559.28 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.90, 559.28 and 177.90 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.90 : 559.28 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.90/559.28 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.90x = 559.28 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.90x = 99,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,495.02/372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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