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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 240.26 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 240.26 and 121.38 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 240.26 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/240.26 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 240.26 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 29,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162.15/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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