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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 548.88 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 548.88 and 160.48 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 548.88 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/548.88 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 548.88 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 88,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,084.26/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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