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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 548.73 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 548.73 and 160.58 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 548.73 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/548.73 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 548.73 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 88,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,112.32/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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