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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 240.14 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 240.14 and 159.96 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 240.14 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/240.14 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 240.14 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 38,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,412.79/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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