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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.38, 552.57 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.38, 552.57 and 111.88 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.38 : 552.57 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.38/552.57 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.38x = 552.57 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.38x = 61,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,818.21/368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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