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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 240.06 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 240.06 and 112 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 240.06 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/240.06 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 240.06 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 26,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,886.72/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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