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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.94, 551.54 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.94, 551.54 and 175.52 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.94 : 551.54 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.94/551.54 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.94x = 551.54 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.94x = 96,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,803.98/367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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