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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 240.32 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 240.32 and 154.50 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 240.32 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/240.32 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 240.32 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 37,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129.44/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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