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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.60, 551.52 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.60, 551.52 and 162.22 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.60 : 551.52 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.60/551.52 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.60x = 551.52 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.60x = 89,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,467.57/367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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