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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.61, 241.01 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.61, 241.01 and 153.99 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.61 : 241.01 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.61/241.01 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.61x = 241.01 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.61x = 37,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112.36/160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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