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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 239.26 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 239.26 and 114.15 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 239.26 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/239.26 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 239.26 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 27,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311.53/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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