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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 549.63 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 549.63 and 161.28 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 549.63 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/549.63 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 549.63 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 88,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,644.33/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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