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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.13 and 244.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.13 and 244.88 is: 374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 244.88 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/244.88 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 244.88 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 59,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,963.77/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.48

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