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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 550.80 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 550.80 and 107.24 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 550.80 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/550.80 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 550.80 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 59,067.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,067.79/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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