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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 240.71 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 240.71 and 88.38 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 240.71 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/240.71 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 240.71 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 21,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273.51/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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