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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 241.38 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 241.38 and 152.88 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 241.38 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/241.38 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 241.38 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 36,902.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,902.17/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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