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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 364.41 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 364.41 and 161.40 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 364.41 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/364.41 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 364.41 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 58,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,815.77/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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