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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 238.52 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 238.52 and 159.30 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 238.52 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/238.52 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 238.52 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 37,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995.44/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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