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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 240.22 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 240.22 and 155 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 240.22 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/240.22 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 240.22 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 37,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,234.10/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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