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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.89, 554.82 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.89, 554.82 and 113.39 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.89 : 554.82 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.89/554.82 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.89x = 554.82 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.89x = 62,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,911.04/369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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