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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 240.98 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 240.98 and 92.27 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 240.98 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/240.98 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 240.98 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 22,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235.22/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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