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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 240.71 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 240.71 and 160.16 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 240.71 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/240.71 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 240.71 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 38,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551.91/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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