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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.91, 551.77 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.91, 551.77 and 107.91 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.91 : 551.77 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.91/551.77 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.91x = 551.77 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.91x = 59,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,541.50/367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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