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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.62, 553 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.62, 553 and 176.26 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.62 : 553 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.62/553 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.62x = 553 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.62x = 97,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,471.78/368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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