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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 240.33 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 240.33 and 46.22 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 240.33 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/240.33 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 240.33 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 11,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,108.05/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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