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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 552.53 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 552.53 and 108.32 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 552.53 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/552.53 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 552.53 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 59,851.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,851.61/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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