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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 241.47 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 241.47 and 149.34 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 241.47 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/241.47 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 241.47 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 36,061.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,061.13/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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