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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 241.40 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 241.40 and 140.64 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 241.40 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/241.40 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 241.40 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 33,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,950.50/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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