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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 240.24 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 240.24 and 155.24 is: 232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 240.24 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/240.24 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 240.24 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 37,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294.86/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.69

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