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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.57, 240.86 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.57, 240.86 and 38.84 is: 58.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.57 : 240.86 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.57/240.86 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.57x = 240.86 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.57x = 9,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,353.70/160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.25

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