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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.95, 335.27 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.95, 335.27 and 160.11 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.95 : 335.27 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.95/335.27 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.95x = 335.27 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.95x = 53,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,678.40/242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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