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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.61, 548.49 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.61, 548.49 and 160.17 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.61 : 548.49 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.61/548.49 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.61x = 548.49 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.61x = 87,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,850.84/365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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