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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 241.08 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 241.08 and 145.08 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 241.08 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/241.08 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 241.08 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 34,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,975.89/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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