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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 549.55 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 549.55 and 161.14 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 549.55 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/549.55 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 549.55 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 88,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,554.49/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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