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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.19, 548.67 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.19, 548.67 and 160.45 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.19 : 548.67 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.19/548.67 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.19x = 548.67 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.19x = 88,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,034.10/366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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