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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 553.41 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 553.41 and 175.98 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 553.41 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/553.41 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 553.41 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 97,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,389.09/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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