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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.96, 551.46 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.96, 551.46 and 162.58 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.96 : 551.46 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.96/551.46 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.96x = 551.46 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.96x = 89,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,656.37/367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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