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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 552.01 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 552.01 and 176.33 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 552.01 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/552.01 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 552.01 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 97,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,332.28/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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