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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 335.21 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 335.21 and 160.04 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 335.21 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/335.21 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 335.21 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 53,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,647.05/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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