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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 549.90 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 549.90 and 161.22 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 549.90 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/549.90 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 549.90 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 88,654.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,654.88/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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