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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.01, 238.94 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.01, 238.94 and 159.05 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.01 : 238.94 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.01/238.94 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.01x = 238.94 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.01x = 38,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,004.40/160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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