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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 362.72 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 362.72 and 160.61 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 362.72 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/362.72 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 362.72 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 58,255.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,255.05/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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