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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 240.30 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 240.30 and 115.11 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 240.30 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/240.30 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 240.30 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 27,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660.93/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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