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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.67, 240.44 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.67, 240.44 and 136.91 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.67 : 240.44 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.67/240.44 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.67x = 240.44 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.67x = 32,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,916.75/160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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