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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 549.62 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 549.62 and 160.97 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 549.62 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/549.62 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 549.62 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 88,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,468.78/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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