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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.29, 552.30 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.29, 552.30 and 173.26 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.29 : 552.30 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.29/552.30 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.29x = 552.30 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.29x = 95,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,689.41/368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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