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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 551.26 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 551.26 and 111 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 551.26 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/551.26 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 551.26 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 61,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,189.86/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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