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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.42, 550.86 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.42, 550.86 and 161.88 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.42 : 550.86 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.42/550.86 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.42x = 550.86 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.42x = 89,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,173.22/367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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