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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 362.45 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 362.45 and 160.77 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 362.45 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/362.45 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 362.45 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 58,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,271.09/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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