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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 240.18 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 240.18 and 119.70 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 240.18 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/240.18 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 240.18 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 28,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749.55/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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