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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.14, 549.36 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.14, 549.36 and 160.60 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.14 : 549.36 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.14/549.36 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.14x = 549.36 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.14x = 88,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,227.22/366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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