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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 336.02 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 336.02 and 160.58 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 336.02 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/336.02 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 336.02 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 53,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,956.81/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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