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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.23, 551 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.23, 551 and 161.85 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.23 : 551 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.23/551 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.23x = 551 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.23x = 89,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,179.35/367.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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