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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 240.96 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 240.96 and 154.08 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 240.96 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/240.96 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 240.96 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 37,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,127.12/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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