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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 552.56 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 552.56 and 111.90 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 552.56 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/552.56 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 552.56 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 61,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,831.46/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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