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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.51, 549.40 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.51, 549.40 and 160.91 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.51 : 549.40 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.51/549.40 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.51x = 549.40 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.51x = 88,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,403.95/366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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