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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 241.22 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 241.22 and 120.36 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 241.22 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/241.22 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 241.22 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 29,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,033.24/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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