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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 552.54 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 552.54 and 176.12 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 552.54 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/552.54 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 552.54 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 97,313.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,313.34/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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