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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.17, 240.02 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.17, 240.02 and 156.15 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.17 : 240.02 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.17/240.02 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.17x = 240.02 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.17x = 37,477.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477.14/160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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