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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 335.68 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 335.68 and 160.40 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 335.68 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/335.68 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 335.68 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 53,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,843.51/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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