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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 240.33 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 240.33 and 150.75 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 240.33 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/240.33 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 240.33 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 36,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229.75/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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