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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 238.36 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 238.36 and 159.65 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 238.36 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/238.36 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 238.36 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 38,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,054.57/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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