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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.77, 242.76 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.77, 242.76 and 160.47 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.77 : 242.76 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.77/242.76 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.77x = 242.76 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.77x = 38,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,955.70/161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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