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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 241.17 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 241.17 and 88.62 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 241.17 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/241.17 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 241.17 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 21,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372.49/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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