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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.12 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.12 and 160.07 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.12 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.12 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.12 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 58,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124.62/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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