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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 548.70 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 548.70 and 160.45 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 548.70 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/548.70 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 548.70 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 88,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,038.92/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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