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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.95, 559.62 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.95, 559.62 and 156.68 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.95 : 559.62 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.95/559.62 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.95x = 559.62 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.95x = 87,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,678.46/372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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