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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 550.50 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 550.50 and 161.64 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 550.50 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/550.50 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 550.50 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 88,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,982.82/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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