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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 243.17 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 243.17 and 160.30 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 243.17 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/243.17 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 243.17 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 38,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,980.15/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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