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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 336.42 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 336.42 and 160.91 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 336.42 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/336.42 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 336.42 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 54,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,133.34/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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