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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 241.42 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 241.42 and 157.80 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 241.42 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/241.42 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 241.42 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 38,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096.08/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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