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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 551.14 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 551.14 and 172.28 is: 258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 551.14 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/551.14 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 551.14 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 94,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,950.40/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.37

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