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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 549.05 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 549.05 and 160.59 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 549.05 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/549.05 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 549.05 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 88,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,171.14/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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