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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.99, 559.50 and 178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.99, 559.50 and 178.01 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.99 : 559.50 = 178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.99/559.50 = 178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.99x = 559.50 × 178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.99x = 99,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597.20/372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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