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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.69, 240.76 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.69, 240.76 and 114.94 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.69 : 240.76 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.69/240.76 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.69x = 240.76 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.69x = 27,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,672.95/160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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