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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 363.20 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 363.20 and 160.94 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 363.20 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/363.20 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 363.20 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 58,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,453.41/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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