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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 553.01 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 553.01 and 176.25 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 553.01 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/553.01 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 553.01 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 97,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,467.13/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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