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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 552.47 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 552.47 and 173.66 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 552.47 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/552.47 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 552.47 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 95,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,938.31/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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