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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.05, 240.06 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.05, 240.06 and 44.50 is: 66.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.05 : 240.06 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.05/240.06 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.05x = 240.06 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.05x = 10,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681.80/160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.74

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