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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 240.18 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 240.18 and 114.35 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 240.18 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/240.18 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 240.18 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 27,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,464.58/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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