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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.53, 551.34 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.53, 551.34 and 148.17 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.53 : 551.34 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.53/551.34 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.53x = 551.34 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.53x = 81,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,692.05/367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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