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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 241.47 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 241.47 and 120.18 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 241.47 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/241.47 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 241.47 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 29,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,019.86/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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