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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 238.37 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 238.37 and 150.76 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 238.37 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/238.37 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 238.37 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 35,936.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936.66/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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