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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.51, 551.48 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.51, 551.48 and 162.07 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.51 : 551.48 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.51/551.48 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.51x = 551.48 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.51x = 89,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,378.36/367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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