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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.02, 552.11 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.02, 552.11 and 111.50 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.02 : 552.11 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.02/552.11 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.02x = 552.11 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.02x = 61,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,560.27/368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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