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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.89, 553.32 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.89, 553.32 and 112.39 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.89 : 553.32 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.89/553.32 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.89x = 553.32 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.89x = 62,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,187.63/368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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