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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 241.25 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 241.25 and 145.40 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 241.25 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/241.25 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 241.25 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 35,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075.82/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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