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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 549.14 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 549.14 and 160.70 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 549.14 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/549.14 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 549.14 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 88,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,243.25/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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