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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 240.96 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 240.96 and 133.82 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 240.96 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/240.96 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 240.96 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 32,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,245.27/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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