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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 550.71 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 550.71 and 161.74 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 550.71 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/550.71 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 550.71 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 89,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,071.84/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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