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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 552.87 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 552.87 and 176.52 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 552.87 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/552.87 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 552.87 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 97,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,592.61/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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