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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 552.72 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 552.72 and 108.45 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 552.72 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/552.72 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 552.72 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 59,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,942.48/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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