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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.07, 549.99 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.07, 549.99 and 161.33 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.07 : 549.99 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.07/549.99 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.07x = 549.99 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.07x = 88,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,727.14/367.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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