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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 548.77 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 548.77 and 160.48 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 548.77 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/548.77 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 548.77 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 88,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,063.87/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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