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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.54, 240.81 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.54, 240.81 and 111.65 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.54 : 240.81 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.54/240.81 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.54x = 240.81 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.54x = 26,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,885.82/160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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