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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 240.36 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 240.36 and 117.68 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 240.36 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/240.36 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 240.36 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 28,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285.56/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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