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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 559.14 and 177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 559.14 and 177.67 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 559.14 = 177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/559.14 = 177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 559.14 × 177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 99,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,342.40/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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