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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.87, 362.19 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.87, 362.19 and 160.46 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.87 : 362.19 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.87/362.19 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.87x = 362.19 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.87x = 58,117.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,117.01/241.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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