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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 551.60 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 551.60 and 111.18 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 551.60 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/551.60 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 551.60 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 61,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,326.89/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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