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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.39, 363.32 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.39, 363.32 and 160.18 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.39 : 363.32 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.39/363.32 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.39x = 363.32 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.39x = 58,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,197.45/242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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