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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.00, 240.02 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.00, 240.02 and 159.41 is: 239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.00 : 240.02 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.00/240.02 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.00x = 240.02 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.00x = 38,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,260.79/160.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.14

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