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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 548.52 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 548.52 and 160.24 is: 240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 548.52 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/548.52 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 548.52 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 87,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,894.84/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.04

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