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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 240.17 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 240.17 and 160.90 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 240.17 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/240.17 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 240.17 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 38,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,643.35/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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