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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 239.67 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 239.67 and 121.75 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 239.67 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/239.67 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 239.67 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 29,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,179.82/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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