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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 240.57 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 240.57 and 156.86 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 240.57 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/240.57 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 240.57 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 37,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,735.81/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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