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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.31, 552.53 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.31, 552.53 and 111.75 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.31 : 552.53 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.31/552.53 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.31x = 552.53 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.31x = 61,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,744.67/368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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