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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 550.18 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 550.18 and 161.35 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 550.18 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/550.18 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 550.18 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 88,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,772.56/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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