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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.61, 552.54 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.61, 552.54 and 173.42 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.61 : 552.54 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.61/552.54 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.61x = 552.54 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.61x = 95,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,821.49/368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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