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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 241.50 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 241.50 and 134.28 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 241.50 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/241.50 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 241.50 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 32,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428.62/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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