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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 240.10 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 240.10 and 160.88 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 240.10 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/240.10 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 240.10 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 38,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627.29/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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