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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 240.22 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 240.22 and 112.36 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 240.22 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/240.22 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 240.22 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 26,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,991.12/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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