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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 240.04 and 46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 240.04 and 46 is: 69.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 240.04 = 46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/240.04 = 46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 240.04 × 46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 11,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,041.84/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.01

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