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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 239.43 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 239.43 and 154.89 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 239.43 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/239.43 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 239.43 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 37,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,085.31/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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