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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 240.60 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 240.60 and 141.80 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 240.60 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/240.60 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 240.60 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 34,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117.08/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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