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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 240.26 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 240.26 and 160.82 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 240.26 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/240.26 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 240.26 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 38,638.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638.61/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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