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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 551.71 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 551.71 and 162.40 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 551.71 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/551.71 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 551.71 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 89,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,597.70/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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