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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 552.81 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 552.81 and 173.51 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 552.81 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/552.81 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 552.81 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 95,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,915.30/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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