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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 335.91 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 335.91 and 160.62 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 335.91 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/335.91 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 335.91 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 53,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,953.86/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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