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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 551.02 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 551.02 and 172.66 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 551.02 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/551.02 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 551.02 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 95,139.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,139.11/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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