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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 552.30 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 552.30 and 175.79 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 552.30 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/552.30 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 552.30 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 97,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,086.06/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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