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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 336.33 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 336.33 and 160.74 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 336.33 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/336.33 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 336.33 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 54,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,061.68/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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