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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.83, 553.13 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.83, 553.13 and 108.82 is: 163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.83 : 553.13 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.83/553.13 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.83x = 553.13 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.83x = 60,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,190.61/368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.19

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