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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 553.36 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 553.36 and 108.98 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 553.36 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/553.36 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 553.36 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 60,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,305.17/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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