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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.97, 559.47 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.97, 559.47 and 156.52 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.97 : 559.47 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.97/559.47 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.97x = 559.47 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.97x = 87,568.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,568.24/372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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