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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 240.58 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 240.58 and 156.50 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 240.58 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/240.58 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 240.58 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 37,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,649.99/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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