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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 551.19 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 551.19 and 175.41 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 551.19 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/551.19 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 551.19 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 96,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,684.24/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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