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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 550.44 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 550.44 and 161.43 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 550.44 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/550.44 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 550.44 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 88,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,857.53/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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