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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 239.49 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 239.49 and 150.39 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 239.49 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/239.49 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 239.49 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 36,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,016.90/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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