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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 552.90 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 552.90 and 173.49 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 552.90 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/552.90 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 552.90 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 95,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,922.62/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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