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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 242.73 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 242.73 and 160.11 is: 239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 242.73 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/242.73 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 242.73 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 38,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,863.50/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.90

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