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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 559.47 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 559.47 and 116.50 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 559.47 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/559.47 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 559.47 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 65,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,178.26/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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