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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 551.98 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 551.98 and 111.48 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 551.98 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/551.98 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 551.98 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 61,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,534.73/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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