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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.66, 551.59 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.66, 551.59 and 172.66 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.66 : 551.59 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.66/551.59 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.66x = 551.59 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.66x = 95,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,234.77/367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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