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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.24 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.24 and 112.40 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.24 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.24 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.24 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 27,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,002.98/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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