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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241.02 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241.02 and 145.67 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241.02 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241.02 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241.02 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 35,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108.18/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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