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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 362.85 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 362.85 and 160.98 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 362.85 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/362.85 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 362.85 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 58,411.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,411.59/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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