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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 241.73 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 241.73 and 151.08 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 241.73 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/241.73 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 241.73 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 36,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,520.57/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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