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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 240.08 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 240.08 and 119.13 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 240.08 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/240.08 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 240.08 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 28,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,600.73/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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