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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 240.33 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 240.33 and 88.20 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 240.33 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/240.33 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 240.33 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 21,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,197.11/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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