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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.81, 553.22 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.81, 553.22 and 108.81 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.81 : 553.22 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.81/553.22 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.81x = 553.22 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.81x = 60,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,195.73/368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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