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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 335.68 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 335.68 and 160.53 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 335.68 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/335.68 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 335.68 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 53,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,886.71/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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