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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 551.80 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 551.80 and 175.44 is: 263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 551.80 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/551.80 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 551.80 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 96,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,807.79/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.01

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