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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 239.93 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 239.93 and 151.44 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 239.93 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/239.93 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 239.93 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 36,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,333.91/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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