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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 334.97 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 334.97 and 160.08 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 334.97 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/334.97 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 334.97 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 53,621.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,621.20/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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