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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 362 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 362 and 160.14 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 362 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/362 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 362 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 57,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,970.68/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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