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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.94, 559.41 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.94, 559.41 and 156.52 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.94 : 559.41 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.94/559.41 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.94x = 559.41 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.94x = 87,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,555.82/372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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