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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 362.52 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 362.52 and 160.62 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 362.52 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/362.52 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 362.52 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 58,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,227.96/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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