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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 550.85 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 550.85 and 161.90 is: 242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 550.85 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/550.85 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 550.85 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 89,182.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,182.03/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.65

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