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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 552.86 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 552.86 and 176.06 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 552.86 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/552.86 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 552.86 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 97,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,337.69/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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