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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.60, 548.57 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.60, 548.57 and 160.13 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.60 : 548.57 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.60/548.57 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.60x = 548.57 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.60x = 87,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,844.29/365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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