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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.77, 551.66 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.77, 551.66 and 162.33 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.77 : 551.66 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.77/551.66 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.77x = 551.66 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.77x = 89,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,550.16/367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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