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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.97, 550.56 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.97, 550.56 and 161.54 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.97 : 550.56 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.97/550.56 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.97x = 550.56 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.97x = 88,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,937.46/366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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