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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.61, 552.92 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.61, 552.92 and 112.11 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.61 : 552.92 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.61/552.92 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.61x = 552.92 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.61x = 61,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,987.86/368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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