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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 240.17 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 240.17 and 87.93 is: 131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 240.17 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/240.17 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 240.17 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 21,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,117.71/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.75

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