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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 549 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 549 and 160.65 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 549 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/549 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 549 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 88,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,196.85/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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