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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.57 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.57 and 158.46 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.57 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.57 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.57 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 38,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,120.72/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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