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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 552.18 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 552.18 and 162.68 is: 244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 552.18 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/552.18 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 552.18 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 89,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,826.49/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.04

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