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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 555.50 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 555.50 and 175.66 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 555.50 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/555.50 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 555.50 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 97,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,579.13/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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