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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 553.43 and 109.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 553.43 and 109.00 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 553.43 = 109.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/553.43 = 109.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 553.43 × 109.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 60,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,321.72/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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