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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 239.72 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 239.72 and 156.93 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 239.72 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/239.72 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 239.72 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 37,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,619.26/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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