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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.59, 549.66 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.59, 549.66 and 161.04 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.59 : 549.66 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.59/549.66 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.59x = 549.66 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.59x = 88,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,517.25/366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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