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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 549.88 and 161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 549.88 and 161.41 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 549.88 = 161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/549.88 = 161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 549.88 × 161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 88,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,756.13/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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