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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 548.75 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 548.75 and 160.49 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 548.75 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/548.75 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 548.75 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 88,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,065.34/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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