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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 551.84 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 551.84 and 175.38 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 551.84 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/551.84 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 551.84 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 96,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,781.70/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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