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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 241.74 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 241.74 and 160.08 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 241.74 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/241.74 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 241.74 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 38,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,697.74/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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