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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 362 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 362 and 160.13 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 362 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/362 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 362 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 57,967.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,967.06/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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