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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 552.60 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 552.60 and 108.34 is: 162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 552.60 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/552.60 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 552.60 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 59,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,868.14/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.54

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