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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.67, 553.01 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.67, 553.01 and 112.17 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.67 : 553.01 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.67/553.01 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.67x = 553.01 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.67x = 62,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,031.41/368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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