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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 336.39 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 336.39 and 160.94 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 336.39 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/336.39 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 336.39 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 54,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,138.61/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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