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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 558.90 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 558.90 and 156.69 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 558.90 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/558.90 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 558.90 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 87,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,574.04/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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