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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.75, 336.22 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.75, 336.22 and 160.93 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.75 : 336.22 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.75/336.22 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.75x = 336.22 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.75x = 54,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,107.88/243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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