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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 240.38 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 240.38 and 116.96 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 240.38 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/240.38 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 240.38 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 28,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,114.84/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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