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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 550.98 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 550.98 and 161.91 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 550.98 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/550.98 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 550.98 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 89,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,209.17/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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