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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 549.40 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 549.40 and 160.76 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 549.40 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/549.40 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 549.40 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 88,321.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,321.54/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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