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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 551.63 and 107.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 551.63 and 107.77 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 551.63 = 107.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/551.63 = 107.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 551.63 × 107.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 59,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,449.17/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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