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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 240.44 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 240.44 and 88.16 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 240.44 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/240.44 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 240.44 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 21,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195.55/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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