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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 240.48 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 240.48 and 117.31 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 240.48 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/240.48 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 240.48 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 28,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,210.71/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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