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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 241.02 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 241.02 and 160.32 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 241.02 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/241.02 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 241.02 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 38,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,640.33/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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