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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 238.45 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 238.45 and 149 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 238.45 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/238.45 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 238.45 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 35,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,529.05/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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