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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 242.82 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 242.82 and 160.08 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 242.82 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/242.82 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 242.82 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 38,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,870.63/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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