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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 553.07 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 553.07 and 108.66 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 553.07 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/553.07 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 553.07 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 60,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,096.04/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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