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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.27, 548.88 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.27, 548.88 and 160.56 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.27 : 548.88 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.27/548.88 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.27x = 548.88 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.27x = 88,128.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,128.17/366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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