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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 549.12 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 549.12 and 160.56 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 549.12 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/549.12 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 549.12 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 88,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,166.71/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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