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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 552.14 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 552.14 and 111.60 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 552.14 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/552.14 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 552.14 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 61,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,618.82/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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