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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 240.42 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 240.42 and 108.98 is: 163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 240.42 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/240.42 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 240.42 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 26,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,200.97/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.53

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