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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 241.14 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 241.14 and 115.30 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 241.14 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/241.14 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 241.14 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 27,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,803.44/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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