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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 552.49 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 552.49 and 151.73 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 552.49 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/552.49 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 552.49 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 83,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,831.35/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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