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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 240.17 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 240.17 and 121.55 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 240.17 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/240.17 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 240.17 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 29,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190.85/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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