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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.28 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.28 and 160.98 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.28 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.28 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.28 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 58,480.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,480.41/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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