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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.44 and 237.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.44 and 237.75 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.44 : 237.75 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.44/237.75 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.44x = 237.75 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.44x = 56,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,525.06/160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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