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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 548.88 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 548.88 and 160.99 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 548.88 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/548.88 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 548.88 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 88,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,362.22/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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