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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.41, 551.25 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.41, 551.25 and 162.06 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.41 : 551.25 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.41/551.25 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.41x = 551.25 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.41x = 89,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,335.58/367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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