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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 240.72 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 240.72 and 119.65 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 240.72 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/240.72 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 240.72 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 28,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,802.15/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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