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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 241.03 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 241.03 and 150.05 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 241.03 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/241.03 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 241.03 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 36,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,166.50/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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