Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 552 and 108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 368.01, 552 and 108 is: 162.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368.01 : 552 = 108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368.01/552 = 108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368.01x = 552 × 108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368.01x = 59,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,616/368.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162.00
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