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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.07, 548.70 and 160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.07, 548.70 and 160.33 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.07 : 548.70 = 160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.07/548.70 = 160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.07x = 548.70 × 160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.07x = 87,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,973.07/366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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