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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 240.19 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 240.19 and 108.72 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 240.19 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/240.19 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 240.19 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 26,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113.46/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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