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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.25 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.25 and 161.13 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.25 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.25 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.25 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 88,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,500.65/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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