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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.35, 549.32 and 160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.35, 549.32 and 160.79 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.35 : 549.32 = 160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.35/549.32 = 160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.35x = 549.32 × 160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.35x = 88,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,321.61/366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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