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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.93, 548.76 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.93, 548.76 and 160.39 is: 240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.93 : 548.76 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.93/548.76 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.93x = 548.76 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.93x = 88,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014.81/365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.52

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