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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 240.17 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 240.17 and 87.03 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 240.17 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/240.17 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 240.17 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 20,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900.79/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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