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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 356.22 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 356.22 and 160.54 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 356.22 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/356.22 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 356.22 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 57,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,187.56/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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