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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.52, 240.60 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.52, 240.60 and 117.14 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.52 : 240.60 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.52/240.60 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.52x = 240.60 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.52x = 28,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183.88/160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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