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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 336.38 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 336.38 and 160.96 is: 222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 336.38 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/336.38 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 336.38 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 54,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,143.72/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.05

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