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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.72, 553.12 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.72, 553.12 and 173.62 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.72 : 553.12 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.72/553.12 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.72x = 553.12 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.72x = 96,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,032.69/368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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