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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.51, 548.57 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.51, 548.57 and 160.23 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.51 : 548.57 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.51/548.57 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.51x = 548.57 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.51x = 87,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,896.74/365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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