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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 336.16 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 336.16 and 160.88 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 336.16 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/336.16 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 336.16 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 54,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081.42/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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