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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.61, 551.55 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.61, 551.55 and 162.03 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.61 : 551.55 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.61/551.55 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.61x = 551.55 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.61x = 89,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,368.43/367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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