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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 240.15 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 240.15 and 114.33 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 240.15 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/240.15 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 240.15 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 27,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456.35/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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