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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 551.77 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 551.77 and 107.85 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 551.77 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/551.77 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 551.77 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 59,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,508.73/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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