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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 549.51 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 549.51 and 160.86 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 549.51 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/549.51 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 549.51 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 88,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,394.18/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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