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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.84, 550.86 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.84, 550.86 and 175 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.84 : 550.86 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.84/550.86 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.84x = 550.86 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.84x = 96,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,400.50/367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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