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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.15, 335.49 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.15, 335.49 and 160.39 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.15 : 335.49 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.15/335.49 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.15x = 335.49 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.15x = 53,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,810.43/243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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