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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.71, 551.64 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.71, 551.64 and 107.72 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.71 : 551.64 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.71/551.64 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.71x = 551.64 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.71x = 59,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,421.03/367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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