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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.71 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.71 and 107.14 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.71 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.71 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.71 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 59,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,003.07/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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