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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 241.62 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 241.62 and 115.53 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 241.62 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/241.62 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 241.62 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 27,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913.02/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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