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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 240.78 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 240.78 and 112.40 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 240.78 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/240.78 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 240.78 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 27,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063.67/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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