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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 240.27 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 240.27 and 102.56 is: 153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 240.27 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/240.27 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 240.27 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 24,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,642.43/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.55

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