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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.89, 551.82 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.89, 551.82 and 111.39 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.89 : 551.82 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.89/551.82 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.89x = 551.82 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.89x = 61,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,467.23/367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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