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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 240.40 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 240.40 and 88.18 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 240.40 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/240.40 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 240.40 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 21,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,198.47/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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