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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.57, 243.86 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.57, 243.86 and 160.68 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.57 : 243.86 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.57/243.86 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.57x = 243.86 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.57x = 39,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,183.42/162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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