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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.40 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.40 and 151.36 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.40 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.40 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.40 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 36,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,386.94/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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