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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 240.80 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 240.80 and 139.82 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 240.80 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/240.80 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 240.80 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 33,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666.75/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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