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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 549.57 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 549.57 and 160.98 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 549.57 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/549.57 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 549.57 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 88,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,469.78/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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