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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 240.90 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 240.90 and 145.47 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 240.90 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/240.90 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 240.90 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 35,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,043.72/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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