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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 242.58 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 242.58 and 158.40 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 242.58 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/242.58 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 242.58 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 38,424.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424.67/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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