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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 551.34 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 551.34 and 175.32 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 551.34 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/551.34 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 551.34 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 96,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,660.93/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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