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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 240.48 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 240.48 and 131.66 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 240.48 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/240.48 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 240.48 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 31,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,661.60/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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