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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 240.24 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 240.24 and 157.68 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 240.24 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/240.24 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 240.24 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 37,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881.04/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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