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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.10 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.10 and 160.05 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.10 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.10 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.10 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 57,954.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,954.11/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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