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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 553.08 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 553.08 and 176.28 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 553.08 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/553.08 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 553.08 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 97,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,496.94/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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