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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 362.68 and 160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 362.68 and 160.79 is: 241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 362.68 = 160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/362.68 = 160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 362.68 × 160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 58,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,313.10/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.18

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