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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 551.46 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 551.46 and 111.12 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 551.46 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/551.46 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 551.46 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 61,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278.24/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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