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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 550.97 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 550.97 and 172.36 is: 258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 550.97 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/550.97 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 550.97 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 94,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,965.19/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.35

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