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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.92, 335.39 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.92, 335.39 and 160.17 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.92 : 335.39 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.92/335.39 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.92x = 335.39 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.92x = 53,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,716.94/242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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