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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.92, 553.38 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.92, 553.38 and 112.42 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.92 : 553.38 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.92/553.38 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.92x = 553.38 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.92x = 62,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,210.98/368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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