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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.75, 553.11 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.75, 553.11 and 108.74 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.75 : 553.11 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.75/553.11 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.75x = 553.11 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.75x = 60,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,145.18/368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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