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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 549.52 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 549.52 and 160.80 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 549.52 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/549.52 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 549.52 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 88,362.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,362.01/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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