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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 551.68 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 551.68 and 162.35 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 551.68 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/551.68 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 551.68 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 89,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,565.25/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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