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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 364.02 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 364.02 and 160.43 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 364.02 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/364.02 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 364.02 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 58,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,399.73/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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