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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.37, 549.69 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.37, 549.69 and 160.97 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.37 : 549.69 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.37/549.69 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.37x = 549.69 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.37x = 88,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,481.15/366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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