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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 240.93 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 240.93 and 155.94 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 240.93 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/240.93 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 240.93 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 37,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,570.62/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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