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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 239.87 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 239.87 and 119.55 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 239.87 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/239.87 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 239.87 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 28,675.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,675.86/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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