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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 551.64 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 551.64 and 175.40 is: 263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 551.64 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/551.64 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 551.64 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 96,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,757.66/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.19

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