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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 239.84 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 239.84 and 119.81 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 239.84 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/239.84 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 239.84 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 28,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,733.43/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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