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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.57, 240.86 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.57, 240.86 and 119.94 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.57 : 240.86 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.57/240.86 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.57x = 240.86 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.57x = 28,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,888.75/160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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