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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 550.98 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 550.98 and 162.18 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 550.98 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/550.98 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 550.98 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 89,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,357.94/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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