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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 243.84 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 243.84 and 160.40 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 243.84 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/243.84 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 243.84 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 39,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,111.94/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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