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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 549.58 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 549.58 and 160.94 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 549.58 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/549.58 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 549.58 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 88,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,449.41/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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