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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 552.08 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 552.08 and 175.52 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 552.08 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/552.08 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 552.08 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 96,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,901.08/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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