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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.17, 550.37 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.17, 550.37 and 147.74 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.17 : 550.37 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.17/550.37 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.17x = 550.37 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.17x = 81,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,308.17/367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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