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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.49, 537.65 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.49, 537.65 and 160.85 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.49 : 537.65 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.49/537.65 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.49x = 537.65 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.49x = 86,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,480.73/358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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