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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.23, 549.50 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.23, 549.50 and 160.85 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.23 : 549.50 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.23/549.50 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.23x = 549.50 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.23x = 88,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,387.08/366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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