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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 240.85 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 240.85 and 117.37 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 240.85 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/240.85 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 240.85 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 28,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268.56/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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