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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 241.02 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 241.02 and 112.84 is: 169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 241.02 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/241.02 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 241.02 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 27,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196.70/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.34

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