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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 240.99 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 240.99 and 159.49 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 240.99 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/240.99 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 240.99 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 38,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,435.50/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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