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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 335.67 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 335.67 and 160.31 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 335.67 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/335.67 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 335.67 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 53,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,811.26/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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