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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 551.52 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 551.52 and 172.62 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 551.52 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/551.52 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 551.52 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 95,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,203.38/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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