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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 551.63 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 551.63 and 172.62 is: 258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 551.63 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/551.63 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 551.63 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 95,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,222.37/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.95

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