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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.46, 551.33 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.46, 551.33 and 162.18 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.46 : 551.33 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.46/551.33 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.46x = 551.33 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.46x = 89,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,413.89/367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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