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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.43, 240.86 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.43, 240.86 and 117.60 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.43 : 240.86 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.43/240.86 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.43x = 240.86 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.43x = 28,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,324.55/160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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