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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 551.84 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 551.84 and 162.27 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 551.84 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/551.84 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 551.84 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 89,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,546.27/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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