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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 548.39 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 548.39 and 160.05 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 548.39 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/548.39 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 548.39 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 87,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,769.82/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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