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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 550.02 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 550.02 and 161.22 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 550.02 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/550.02 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 550.02 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 88,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,674.22/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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