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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.50, 336.08 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.50, 336.08 and 160.74 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.50 : 336.08 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.50/336.08 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.50x = 336.08 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.50x = 54,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,021.90/243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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