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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.78, 363.48 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.78, 363.48 and 160.78 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.78 : 363.48 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.78/363.48 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.78x = 363.48 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.78x = 58,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,440.31/241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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