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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 552.09 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 552.09 and 111.50 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 552.09 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/552.09 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 552.09 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 61,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,558.04/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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