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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.37, 362.94 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.37, 362.94 and 160.96 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.37 : 362.94 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.37/362.94 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.37x = 362.94 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.37x = 58,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,418.82/242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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