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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 552.87 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 552.87 and 173.64 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 552.87 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/552.87 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 552.87 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 95,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,999.48/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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