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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.85, 553.23 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.85, 553.23 and 108.89 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.85 : 553.23 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.85/553.23 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.85x = 553.23 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.85x = 60,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238.45/368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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