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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.21, 552.01 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.21, 552.01 and 173.11 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.21 : 552.01 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.21/552.01 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.21x = 552.01 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.21x = 95,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,557.59/368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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