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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 241.05 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 241.05 and 151.72 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 241.05 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/241.05 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 241.05 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 36,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,572.11/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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