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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 559.41 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 559.41 and 156.56 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 559.41 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/559.41 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 559.41 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 87,581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,581.23/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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