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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 240.03 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 240.03 and 153.14 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 240.03 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/240.03 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 240.03 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 36,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756.23/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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