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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 552.08 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 552.08 and 111.56 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 552.08 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/552.08 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 552.08 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 61,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,590.04/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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