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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.17, 240.04 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.17, 240.04 and 87.94 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.17 : 240.04 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.17/240.04 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.17x = 240.04 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.17x = 21,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,109.12/160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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