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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 551.77 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 551.77 and 172.96 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 551.77 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/551.77 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 551.77 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 95,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,434.00/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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