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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 241.68 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 241.68 and 112.96 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 241.68 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/241.68 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 241.68 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 27,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300.17/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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