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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 240.24 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 240.24 and 136.88 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 240.24 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/240.24 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 240.24 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 32,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,884.05/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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