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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 240.35 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 240.35 and 116.92 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 240.35 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/240.35 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 240.35 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 28,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100.54/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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