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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 362.97 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 362.97 and 160.88 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 362.97 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/362.97 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 362.97 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 58,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,394.61/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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