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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 361.82 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 361.82 and 160.21 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 361.82 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/361.82 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 361.82 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 57,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,966.38/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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