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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 241.32 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 241.32 and 112.82 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 241.32 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/241.32 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 241.32 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 27,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225.72/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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