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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 551.46 and 172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 551.46 and 172.79 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 551.46 = 172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/551.46 = 172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 551.46 × 172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 95,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,286.77/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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