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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 240.68 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 240.68 and 115.08 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 240.68 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/240.68 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 240.68 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 27,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695.68/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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