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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 553.08 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 553.08 and 173.56 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 553.08 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/553.08 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 553.08 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 95,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,991.18/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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