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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 553.78 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 553.78 and 112.63 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 553.78 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/553.78 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 553.78 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 62,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,369.47/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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