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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 241.08 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 241.08 and 158.16 is: 237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 241.08 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/241.08 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 241.08 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 38,129.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129.21/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.48

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