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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 336.23 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 336.23 and 160.76 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 336.23 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/336.23 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 336.23 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 54,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,049.85/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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