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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.56, 242.01 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.56, 242.01 and 160.28 is: 238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.56 : 242.01 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.56/242.01 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.56x = 242.01 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.56x = 38,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,788.15/162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.62

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