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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 240.54 and 157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 240.54 and 157.54 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 240.54 = 157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/240.54 = 157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 240.54 × 157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 37,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,894.67/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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