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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 552.08 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 552.08 and 117.84 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 552.08 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/552.08 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 552.08 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 65,057.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,057.11/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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