Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 548.99 and 160.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 365.97, 548.99 and 160.71 is: 241.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365.97 : 548.99 = 160.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365.97/548.99 = 160.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365.97x = 548.99 × 160.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365.97x = 88,228.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,228.18/365.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241.08
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