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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 241.28 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 241.28 and 151.27 is: 227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 241.28 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/241.28 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 241.28 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 36,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,498.43/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.48

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