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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 335.11 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 335.11 and 160.07 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 335.11 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/335.11 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 335.11 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 53,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,638.58/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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