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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.17, 240.04 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.17, 240.04 and 105.22 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.17 : 240.04 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.17/240.04 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.17x = 240.04 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.17x = 25,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,257.01/160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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