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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241 and 120.33 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 29,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,000.13/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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