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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 552 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 552 and 162.64 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 552 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/552 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 552 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 89,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,777.28/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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