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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 550.80 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 550.80 and 161.66 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 550.80 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/550.80 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 550.80 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 89,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,043.71/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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