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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 240.88 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 240.88 and 112.56 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 240.88 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/240.88 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 240.88 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 27,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,113.45/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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