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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 336.15 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 336.15 and 160.81 is: 221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 336.15 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/336.15 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 336.15 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 54,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,056.28/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.69

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