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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 240.85 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 240.85 and 88.50 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 240.85 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/240.85 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 240.85 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 21,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,315.23/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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