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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.63, 551.42 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.63, 551.42 and 107.62 is: 161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.63 : 551.42 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.63/551.42 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.63x = 551.42 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.63x = 59,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,343.82/367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.42

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