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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.44 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.44 and 137.48 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.44 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.44 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.44 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 33,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,053.80/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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