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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 552.70 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 552.70 and 111.96 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 552.70 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/552.70 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 552.70 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 61,880.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,880.29/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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