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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 550.54 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 550.54 and 161.68 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 550.54 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/550.54 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 550.54 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 89,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,011.31/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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