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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.63, 551.05 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.63, 551.05 and 172.46 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.63 : 551.05 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.63/551.05 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.63x = 551.05 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.63x = 95,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,035.03/367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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