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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.51, 552.79 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.51, 552.79 and 108.51 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.51 : 552.79 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.51/552.79 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.51x = 552.79 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.51x = 59,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,983.24/368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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