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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 241.88 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 241.88 and 151.68 is: 228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 241.88 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/241.88 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 241.88 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 36,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,688.36/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.62

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