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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 552.66 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 552.66 and 121.56 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 552.66 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/552.66 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 552.66 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 67,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,179.28/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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