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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.44, 240.72 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.44, 240.72 and 111.75 is: 167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.44 : 240.72 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.44/240.72 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.44x = 240.72 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.44x = 26,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900.46/160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.67

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