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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 240.57 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 240.57 and 149.14 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 240.57 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/240.57 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 240.57 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 35,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,878.91/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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