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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 240.84 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 240.84 and 92.42 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 240.84 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/240.84 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 240.84 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 22,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258.43/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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