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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.72, 552.77 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.72, 552.77 and 173.63 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.72 : 552.77 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.72/552.77 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.72x = 552.77 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.72x = 95,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,974.69/368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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