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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 240.36 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 240.36 and 150.32 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 240.36 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/240.36 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 240.36 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 36,130.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,130.92/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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