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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.53, 550.81 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.53, 550.81 and 162.04 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.53 : 550.81 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.53/550.81 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.53x = 550.81 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.53x = 89,253.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,253.25/367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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