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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.98, 335.34 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.98, 335.34 and 160.08 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.98 : 335.34 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.98/335.34 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.98x = 335.34 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.98x = 53,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,681.23/242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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