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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 551.44 and 161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 551.44 and 161.97 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 551.44 = 161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/551.44 = 161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 551.44 × 161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 89,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,314.87/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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