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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.89, 553.30 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.89, 553.30 and 108.88 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.89 : 553.30 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.89/553.30 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.89x = 553.30 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.89x = 60,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,241.65/368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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