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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.49, 551.45 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.49, 551.45 and 162.05 is: 243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.49 : 551.45 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.49/551.45 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.49x = 551.45 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.49x = 89,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,360.12/367.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.16

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