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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 240.45 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 240.45 and 134.64 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 240.45 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/240.45 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 240.45 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 32,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.19/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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