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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 240.48 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 240.48 and 112.32 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 240.48 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/240.48 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 240.48 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 27,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010.71/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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