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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 239.62 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 239.62 and 151.90 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 239.62 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/239.62 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 239.62 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 36,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398.28/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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