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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 551.13 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 551.13 and 175 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 551.13 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/551.13 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 551.13 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 96,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,447.75/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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