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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 240.27 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 240.27 and 157.14 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 240.27 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/240.27 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 240.27 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 37,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756.03/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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