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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 337.13 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 337.13 and 160.59 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 337.13 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/337.13 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 337.13 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 54,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,138.90/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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