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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 551.26 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 551.26 and 161.95 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 551.26 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/551.26 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 551.26 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 89,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,275.50/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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