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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 550.37 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 550.37 and 161.37 is: 241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 550.37 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/550.37 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 550.37 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 88,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,812.40/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.97

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