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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.91, 551.96 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.91, 551.96 and 111.41 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.91 : 551.96 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.91/551.96 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.91x = 551.96 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.91x = 61,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493.86/367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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