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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 549.66 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 549.66 and 161.37 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 549.66 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/549.66 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 549.66 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 88,698.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,698.63/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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