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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 550.92 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 550.92 and 172.68 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 550.92 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/550.92 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 550.92 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 95,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,132.87/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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