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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.06, 550.46 and 172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.06, 550.46 and 172.03 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.06 : 550.46 = 172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.06/550.46 = 172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.06x = 550.46 × 172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.06x = 94,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,695.85/367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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