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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 241.18 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 241.18 and 92.27 is: 138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 241.18 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/241.18 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 241.18 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 22,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254.05/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.41

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