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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 552.31 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 552.31 and 108.19 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 552.31 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/552.31 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 552.31 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 59,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,752.77/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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