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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.29, 335.48 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.29, 335.48 and 160.25 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.29 : 335.48 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.29/335.48 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.29x = 335.48 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.29x = 53,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,760.13/243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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