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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 551.93 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 551.93 and 162.43 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 551.93 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/551.93 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 551.93 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 89,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,649.99/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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