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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 241.29 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 241.29 and 154.29 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 241.29 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/241.29 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 241.29 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 37,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228.63/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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