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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 548.87 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 548.87 and 160.53 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 548.87 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/548.87 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 548.87 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 88,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,109.30/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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