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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.54 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.54 and 160.92 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.54 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.54 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.54 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 88,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,431.98/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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