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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 553.26 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 553.26 and 112.26 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 553.26 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/553.26 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 553.26 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 62,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,108.97/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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