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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.75, 336.42 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.75, 336.42 and 160.86 is: 222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.75 : 336.42 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.75/336.42 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.75x = 336.42 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.75x = 54,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,116.52/243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.02

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