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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.89, 548.85 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.89, 548.85 and 160.48 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.89 : 548.85 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.89/548.85 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.89x = 548.85 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.89x = 88,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,079.45/365.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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