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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 241.86 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 241.86 and 160.44 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 241.86 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/241.86 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 241.86 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 38,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,804.02/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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