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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 241.01 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 241.01 and 117.25 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 241.01 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/241.01 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 241.01 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 28,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,258.42/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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