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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 335.82 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 335.82 and 160.56 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 335.82 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/335.82 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 335.82 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 53,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,919.26/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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