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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 551.17 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 551.17 and 110.97 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 551.17 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/551.17 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 551.17 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 61,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,163.33/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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