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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.77, 551.70 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.77, 551.70 and 172.68 is: 259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.77 : 551.70 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.77/551.70 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.77x = 551.70 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.77x = 95,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,267.56/367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.04

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