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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 240.60 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 240.60 and 135.18 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 240.60 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/240.60 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 240.60 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 32,524.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,524.31/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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