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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.78, 553.26 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.78, 553.26 and 112.28 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.78 : 553.26 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.78/553.26 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.78x = 553.26 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.78x = 62,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,120.03/368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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