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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 552.94 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 552.94 and 108.72 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 552.94 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/552.94 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 552.94 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 60,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,115.64/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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