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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.89, 551.83 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.89, 551.83 and 175.47 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.89 : 551.83 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.89/551.83 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.89x = 551.83 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.89x = 96,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,826.85/367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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