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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.57, 548.43 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.57, 548.43 and 160.16 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.57 : 548.43 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.57/548.43 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.57x = 548.43 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.57x = 87,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,836.55/365.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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