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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 552.60 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 552.60 and 176 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 552.60 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/552.60 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 552.60 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 97,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,257.60/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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