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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 239.60 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 239.60 and 150.33 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 239.60 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/239.60 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 239.60 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 36,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,018.32/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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