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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.44, 551.14 and 107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.44, 551.14 and 107.43 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.44 : 551.14 = 107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.44/551.14 = 107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.44x = 551.14 × 107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.44x = 59,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,208.97/367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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