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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 240.72 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 240.72 and 112.64 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 240.72 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/240.72 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 240.72 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 27,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,114.70/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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