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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 553.04 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 553.04 and 176.24 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 553.04 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/553.04 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 553.04 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 97,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,467.77/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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