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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 239.49 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 239.49 and 117.18 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 239.49 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/239.49 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 239.49 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 28,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063.44/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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