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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 552.36 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 552.36 and 176 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 552.36 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/552.36 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 552.36 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 97,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,215.36/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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