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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.75, 548.04 and 160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.75, 548.04 and 160.10 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.75 : 548.04 = 160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.75/548.04 = 160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.75x = 548.04 × 160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.75x = 87,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,738.46/365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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