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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.59, 287.68 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.59, 287.68 and 160.71 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.59 : 287.68 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.59/287.68 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.59x = 287.68 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.59x = 46,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,233.05/191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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