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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 240.42 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 240.42 and 119.76 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 240.42 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/240.42 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 240.42 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 28,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792.70/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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