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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 552.81 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 552.81 and 176 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 552.81 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/552.81 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 552.81 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 97,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,294.56/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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