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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.74 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.74 and 107.15 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.74 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.74 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.74 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 59,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,008.64/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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