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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.21, 553.80 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.21, 553.80 and 112.71 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.21 : 553.80 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.21/553.80 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.21x = 553.80 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.21x = 62,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,418.80/369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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