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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 551.14 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 551.14 and 175.20 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 551.14 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/551.14 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 551.14 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 96,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,559.73/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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