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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.54, 552.89 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.54, 552.89 and 108.53 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.54 : 552.89 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.54/552.89 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.54x = 552.89 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.54x = 60,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,004.73/368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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