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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.31, 363.10 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.31, 363.10 and 160.86 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.31 : 363.10 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.31/363.10 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.31x = 363.10 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.31x = 58,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,408.27/242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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