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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 552.23 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 552.23 and 108.18 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 552.23 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/552.23 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 552.23 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 59,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,739.70/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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