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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.84, 240.92 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.84, 240.92 and 112.08 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.84 : 240.92 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.84/240.92 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.84x = 240.92 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.84x = 27,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,002.31/160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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