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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 241.46 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 241.46 and 149.04 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 241.46 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/241.46 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 241.46 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 35,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,986.45/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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