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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.62, 241.01 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.62, 241.01 and 160.16 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.62 : 241.01 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.62/241.01 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.62x = 241.01 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.62x = 38,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,598.96/161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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