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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 335.99 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 335.99 and 160.83 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 335.99 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/335.99 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 335.99 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 54,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,037.67/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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