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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 550.34 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 550.34 and 161.36 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 550.34 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/550.34 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 550.34 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 88,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,799.30/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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