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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.65, 548.48 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.65, 548.48 and 160.11 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.65 : 548.48 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.65/548.48 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.65x = 548.48 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.65x = 87,817.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,817.53/365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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