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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 240.17 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 240.17 and 127.41 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 240.17 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/240.17 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 240.17 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 30,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599.42/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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