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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 240.59 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 240.59 and 88.20 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 240.59 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/240.59 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 240.59 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 21,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220.04/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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