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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 241.23 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 241.23 and 160.08 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 241.23 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/241.23 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 241.23 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 38,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,616.10/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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