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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 551.43 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 551.43 and 111.14 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 551.43 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/551.43 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 551.43 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 61,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,285.93/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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