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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.18, 550.41 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.18, 550.41 and 161.86 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.18 : 550.41 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.18/550.41 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.18x = 550.41 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.18x = 89,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,089.36/367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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