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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 549.65 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 549.65 and 161.21 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 549.65 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/549.65 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 549.65 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 88,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,608.27/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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