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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 240.28 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 240.28 and 145.88 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 240.28 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/240.28 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 240.28 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 35,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052.05/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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