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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 334.98 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 334.98 and 160.08 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 334.98 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/334.98 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 334.98 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 53,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,623.60/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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