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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 549.87 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 549.87 and 161.10 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 549.87 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/549.87 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 549.87 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 88,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,584.06/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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