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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 334.88 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 334.88 and 160.11 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 334.88 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/334.88 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 334.88 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 53,618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,618.09/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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