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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.52, 241.02 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.52, 241.02 and 157.64 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.52 : 241.02 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.52/241.02 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.52x = 241.02 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.52x = 37,994.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,994.39/160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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