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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 361.53 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 361.53 and 160.16 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 361.53 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/361.53 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 361.53 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 57,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,902.64/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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