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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 552.58 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 552.58 and 175.97 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 552.58 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/552.58 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 552.58 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 97,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,237.50/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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