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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.27, 552.30 and 173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.27, 552.30 and 173.21 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.27 : 552.30 = 173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.27/552.30 = 173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.27x = 552.30 × 173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.27x = 95,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,663.88/368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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