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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 240.20 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 240.20 and 73.41 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 240.20 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/240.20 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 240.20 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 17,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633.08/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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