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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 240.65 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 240.65 and 111.97 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 240.65 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/240.65 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 240.65 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 26,945.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,945.58/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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