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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.11, 335.35 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.11, 335.35 and 160.19 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.11 : 335.35 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.11/335.35 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.11x = 335.35 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.11x = 53,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,719.50/243.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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