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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.75, 548.76 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.75, 548.76 and 173.39 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.75 : 548.76 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.75/548.76 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.75x = 548.76 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.75x = 95,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,149.50/365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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