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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 552.03 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 552.03 and 108.08 is: 162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 552.03 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/552.03 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 552.03 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 59,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,663.40/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.09

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