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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 242.73 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 242.73 and 150.93 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 242.73 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/242.73 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 242.73 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 36,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,635.24/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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