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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 241.01 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 241.01 and 159.09 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 241.01 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/241.01 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 241.01 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 38,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,342.28/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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