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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 336.13 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 336.13 and 160.75 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 336.13 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/336.13 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 336.13 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 54,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,031.66/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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