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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.73, 239.28 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.73, 239.28 and 158.45 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.73 : 239.28 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.73/239.28 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.73x = 239.28 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.73x = 37,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,912.72/160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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