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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.05, 239.53 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.05, 239.53 and 119.37 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.05 : 239.53 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.05/239.53 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.05x = 239.53 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.05x = 28,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,590.90/160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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