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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 240.22 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 240.22 and 158.56 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 240.22 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/240.22 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 240.22 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 38,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,087.99/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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