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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 551.90 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 551.90 and 175.88 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 551.90 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/551.90 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 551.90 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 97,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,068.17/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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