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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 239.85 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 239.85 and 155.25 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 239.85 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/239.85 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 239.85 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 37,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,236.71/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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