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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.05, 551.84 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.05, 551.84 and 172.93 is: 259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.05 : 551.84 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.05/551.84 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.05x = 551.84 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.05x = 95,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,427.90/368.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.28

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