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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 550.58 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 550.58 and 161.70 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 550.58 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/550.58 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 550.58 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 89,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,027.98/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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