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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 553.41 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 553.41 and 176.50 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 553.41 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/553.41 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 553.41 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 97,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,676.87/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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