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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 361.83 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 361.83 and 160.58 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 361.83 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/361.83 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 361.83 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 58,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102.66/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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