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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 552.26 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 552.26 and 175.64 is: 263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 552.26 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/552.26 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 552.26 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 96,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,998.95/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.58

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