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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.24, 552.12 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.24, 552.12 and 175.76 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.24 : 552.12 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.24/552.12 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.24x = 552.12 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.24x = 97,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,040.61/368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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