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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.21, 548.91 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.21, 548.91 and 160.88 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.21 : 548.91 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.21/548.91 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.21x = 548.91 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.21x = 88,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,305.90/366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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