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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 552.93 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 552.93 and 171.20 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 552.93 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/552.93 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 552.93 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 94,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,662.14/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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