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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 549.95 and 161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 549.95 and 161.05 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 549.95 = 161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/549.95 = 161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 549.95 × 161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 88,569.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,569.45/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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