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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 240.18 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 240.18 and 44.56 is: 66.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 240.18 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/240.18 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 240.18 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 10,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,701.82/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.84

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