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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 550.16 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 550.16 and 161.24 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 550.16 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/550.16 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 550.16 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 88,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,704.24/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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