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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.87, 548.90 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.87, 548.90 and 160.48 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.87 : 548.90 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.87/548.90 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.87x = 548.90 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.87x = 88,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,085.30/365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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