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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 552.45 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 552.45 and 121.53 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 552.45 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/552.45 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 552.45 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 67,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,139.25/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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