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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 335.65 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 335.65 and 160.58 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 335.65 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/335.65 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 335.65 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 53,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,898.68/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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