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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 553.23 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 553.23 and 175.86 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 553.23 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/553.23 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 553.23 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 97,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,287.38/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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