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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 361.74 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 361.74 and 160.16 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 361.74 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/361.74 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 361.74 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 57,936.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,936.28/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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