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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 552.08 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 552.08 and 172.99 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 552.08 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/552.08 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 552.08 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 95,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,504.32/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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