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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 240.48 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 240.48 and 133.35 is: 199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 240.48 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/240.48 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 240.48 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 32,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,068.01/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.73

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