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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 240.80 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 240.80 and 75.04 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 240.80 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/240.80 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 240.80 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 18,069.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069.63/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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