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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 240.53 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 240.53 and 134.70 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 240.53 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/240.53 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 240.53 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 32,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399.39/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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