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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 240.44 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 240.44 and 154.48 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 240.44 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/240.44 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 240.44 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 37,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142.96/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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