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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.62, 552.96 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.62, 552.96 and 112.12 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.62 : 552.96 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.62/552.96 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.62x = 552.96 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.62x = 61,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,997.88/368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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