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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 240.78 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 240.78 and 116.58 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 240.78 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/240.78 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 240.78 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 28,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,070.13/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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