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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 550.50 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 550.50 and 161.60 is: 242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 550.50 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/550.50 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 550.50 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 88,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,957.44/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.30

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