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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.61, 364.80 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.61, 364.80 and 160.99 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.61 : 364.80 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.61/364.80 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.61x = 364.80 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.61x = 58,728.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,728.84/243.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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