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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.17, 239.70 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.17, 239.70 and 119.49 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.17 : 239.70 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.17/239.70 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.17x = 239.70 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.17x = 28,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,641.75/160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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