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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.74, 364.48 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.74, 364.48 and 160.72 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.74 : 364.48 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.74/364.48 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.74x = 364.48 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.74x = 58,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,579.23/242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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