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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 240.06 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 240.06 and 155.43 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 240.06 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/240.06 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 240.06 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 37,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,312.53/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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