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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 550.25 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 550.25 and 161.39 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 550.25 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/550.25 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 550.25 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 88,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,804.85/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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