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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 552.57 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 552.57 and 108.37 is: 162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 552.57 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/552.57 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 552.57 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 59,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,882.01/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.53

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