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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 550.53 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 550.53 and 161.58 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 550.53 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/550.53 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 550.53 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 88,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,954.64/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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