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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 551.36 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 551.36 and 172.61 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 551.36 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/551.36 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 551.36 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 95,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,170.25/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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