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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.87, 552 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.87, 552 and 162.64 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.87 : 552 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.87/552 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.87x = 552 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.87x = 89,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,777.28/367.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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