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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 240.48 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 240.48 and 159.58 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 240.48 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/240.48 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 240.48 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 38,375.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,375.80/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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