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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 240.36 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 240.36 and 96.52 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 240.36 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/240.36 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 240.36 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 23,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199.55/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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