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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.79, 550.29 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.79, 550.29 and 161.32 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.79 : 550.29 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.79/550.29 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.79x = 550.29 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.79x = 88,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,772.78/366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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