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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.27, 240.83 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.27, 240.83 and 88.18 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.27 : 240.83 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.27/240.83 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.27x = 240.83 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.27x = 21,235.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235.95/160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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