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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 240.33 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 240.33 and 44.69 is: 67.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 240.33 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/240.33 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 240.33 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 10,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,740.35/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.03

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