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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 550.35 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 550.35 and 161.61 is: 242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 550.35 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/550.35 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 550.35 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 88,942.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,942.06/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.19

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