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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.93, 362.51 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.93, 362.51 and 160.82 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.93 : 362.51 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.93/362.51 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.93x = 362.51 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.93x = 58,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,298.86/241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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