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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 549.75 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 549.75 and 161.21 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 549.75 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/549.75 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 549.75 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 88,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,622.45/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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