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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.38 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.38 and 161.04 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.38 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.38 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.38 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 88,471.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,471.53/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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