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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 551.78 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 551.78 and 107.88 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 551.78 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/551.78 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 551.78 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 59,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,526.03/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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