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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 241.31 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 241.31 and 151.64 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 241.31 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/241.31 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 241.31 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 36,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,591.42/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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