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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.44, 240.27 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.44, 240.27 and 129.93 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.44 : 240.27 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.44/240.27 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.44x = 240.27 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.44x = 31,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,218.28/160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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