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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 240.84 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 240.84 and 157.32 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 240.84 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/240.84 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 240.84 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 37,888.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,888.95/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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