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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 548.87 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 548.87 and 160.37 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 548.87 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/548.87 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 548.87 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 88,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,021.82/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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