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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.50, 552.65 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.50, 552.65 and 108.43 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 552.65 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/552.65 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 552.65 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 59,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,923.84/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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