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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 239.52 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 239.52 and 151.44 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 239.52 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/239.52 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 239.52 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 36,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,272.91/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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