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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.26, 552.12 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.26, 552.12 and 175.84 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.26 : 552.12 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.26/552.12 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.26x = 552.12 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.26x = 97,084.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,084.78/368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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