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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.94, 336.60 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.94, 336.60 and 161.08 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.94 : 336.60 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.94/336.60 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.94x = 336.60 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.94x = 54,219.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,219.53/243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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