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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 240.21 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 240.21 and 73.44 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 240.21 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/240.21 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 240.21 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 17,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,641.02/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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