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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 551.01 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 551.01 and 110.82 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 551.01 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/551.01 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 551.01 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 61,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,062.93/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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