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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.37, 239.87 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.37, 239.87 and 155.97 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.37 : 239.87 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.37/239.87 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.37x = 239.87 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.37x = 37,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,412.91/160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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