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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 553.61 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 553.61 and 112.50 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 553.61 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/553.61 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 553.61 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 62,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,281.13/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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