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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 238.34 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 238.34 and 154.64 is: 230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 238.34 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/238.34 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 238.34 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 36,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,856.90/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.30

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