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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 239.76 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 239.76 and 114.28 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 239.76 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/239.76 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 239.76 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 27,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,399.17/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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