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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.66, 548.72 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.66, 548.72 and 160.25 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.66 : 548.72 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.66/548.72 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.66x = 548.72 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.66x = 87,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,929.44/365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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