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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 551.10 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 551.10 and 161.73 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 551.10 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/551.10 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 551.10 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 89,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,129.86/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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