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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 239.33 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 239.33 and 141.24 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 239.33 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/239.33 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 239.33 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 33,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802.26/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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