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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 548.91 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 548.91 and 160.75 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 548.91 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/548.91 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 548.91 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 88,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,237.97/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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