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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 240.66 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 240.66 and 88.36 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 240.66 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/240.66 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 240.66 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 21,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,264.72/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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