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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 240.92 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 240.92 and 119.72 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 240.92 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/240.92 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 240.92 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 28,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842.94/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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