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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 336.72 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 336.72 and 161.03 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 336.72 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/336.72 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 336.72 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 54,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,222.02/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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