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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 244.07 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 244.07 and 160.08 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 244.07 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/244.07 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 244.07 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 39,069.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,069.93/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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