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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 549.59 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 549.59 and 160.83 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 549.59 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/549.59 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 549.59 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 88,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,389.76/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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