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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.58, 551.34 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.58, 551.34 and 162.15 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.58 : 551.34 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.58/551.34 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.58x = 551.34 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.58x = 89,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,399.78/367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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