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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 240.82 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 240.82 and 121.76 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 240.82 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/240.82 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 240.82 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 29,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,320.73/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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