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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 549.24 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 549.24 and 160.70 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 549.24 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/549.24 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 549.24 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 88,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,262.87/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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