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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.84, 239.90 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.84, 239.90 and 156.52 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.84 : 239.90 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.84/239.90 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.84x = 239.90 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.84x = 37,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549.15/160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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