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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 239.24 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 239.24 and 150.64 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 239.24 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/239.24 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 239.24 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 36,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,039.11/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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