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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.18 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.18 and 73.49 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.18 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.18 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.18 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 17,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,649.63/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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