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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 240.83 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 240.83 and 119.73 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 240.83 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/240.83 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 240.83 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 28,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,833.98/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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