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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 550.19 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 550.19 and 161.25 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 550.19 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/550.19 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 550.19 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 88,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,717.33/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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