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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.97, 550.49 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.97, 550.49 and 161.71 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.97 : 550.49 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.97/550.49 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.97x = 550.49 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.97x = 89,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,019.74/366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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