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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 552.60 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 552.60 and 175.92 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 552.60 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/552.60 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 552.60 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 97,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,213.39/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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