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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 552.87 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 552.87 and 173.77 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 552.87 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/552.87 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 552.87 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 96,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,072.22/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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