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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 335.17 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 335.17 and 160.06 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 335.17 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/335.17 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 335.17 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 53,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,647.31/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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