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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 284.34 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 284.34 and 160.44 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 284.34 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/284.34 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 284.34 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 45,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,619.51/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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