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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 550.87 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 550.87 and 161.83 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 550.87 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/550.87 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 550.87 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 89,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,147.29/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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