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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 240.72 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 240.72 and 88.44 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 240.72 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/240.72 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 240.72 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 21,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289.28/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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