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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 363.06 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 363.06 and 160.56 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 363.06 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/363.06 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 363.06 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 58,292.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,292.91/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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