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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 551.74 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 551.74 and 151.44 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 551.74 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/551.74 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 551.74 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 83,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,555.51/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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