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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 239.83 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 239.83 and 153.25 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 239.83 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/239.83 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 239.83 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 36,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,753.95/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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