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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 239.22 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 239.22 and 150.08 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 239.22 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/239.22 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 239.22 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 35,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,902.14/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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