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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 554.76 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 554.76 and 113.28 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 554.76 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/554.76 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 554.76 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 62,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,843.21/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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