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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.73, 548.82 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.73, 548.82 and 160.30 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.73 : 548.82 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.73/548.82 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.73x = 548.82 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.73x = 87,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,972.30/365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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