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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.25, 553.88 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.25, 553.88 and 112.75 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.25 : 553.88 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.25/553.88 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.25x = 553.88 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.25x = 62,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,449.97/369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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