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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.27 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.27 and 111.48 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.27 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.27 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.27 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 26,783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,783.98/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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