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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 549.20 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 549.20 and 160.72 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 549.20 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/549.20 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 549.20 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 88,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,266.62/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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