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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 362.58 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 362.58 and 160.44 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 362.58 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/362.58 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 362.58 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 58,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,172.34/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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